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My Best Friend The Suffragette (My Best Friend Ser.)

Join two best friends as history is made in 1913. Eleven-year-old Christine has been taught that a girl's place is at home looking after her family and putting up with BEASTLY BIG BROTHERS. Mary has been taught that a girl's place is learning how to CHANGE THE WORLD. After meeting outside the suffragette headquarters, the girls become fast friends, writing as often as they can. Their letters fly back and forth across London, as the VOTES FOR WOMEN campaign threatens to bring the nation to its knees - buildings BURNING, windows SMASHING, postboxes EXPLODING... Will their friendship survive? Celebrating one hundred years since women first gained the right to vote, MY BEST FRIEND THE SUFFRAGETTE is an exciting read for children aged 6+, packed with fascinating historical details.

Poppy Field

A new wartime classic from two legends of children's literature! Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the British Legion to tell a new story inspired by the history of the poppy. When John McCrae wrote his famous poem "In Flanders Field" among the trenches of war-torn Belgium, neither he nor a local village girl who saves a discarded draft of it could know what enormous power that poem would have on generations to come.

Shivers: Ghost Stories: 10 Bad and Dangerous Ghost Stories (Shivers)

These spooky, creepy, and slightly gruesome tales will introduce a new generation of children to the many pleasures of a ghost story. Kids will feel chills and thrills as they read about such things as haunted houses that burst into flames, ghosts frightening and friendly, a skull that won't stay buried, and a really, really terrifying clown. Featuring all manner of monsters and supernatural events, this is a perfect book to read around the campfire or under the blanket with a flashlight! Shortlisted for the Leicester Libraries Our Best Book Award 2020.

Sky Chasers

Orphan Magpie can't believe her eyes when she sees a boy swept off his feet by a kite ... or something that twists and dances in the wind. Like her, the boy - Pierre - dreams of flying over the rooftops of Paris. His family, the Montgolfiers, are desperate to be first to discover the secret of flight. The world looks so different up high and suddenly Magpie knows what she wants - to be the first to fly in a balloon above the King and Queen of France ... From the bestselling historical fiction author of books including Secrets of a Sun King, When We Were Warriors and Letters from the Lighthouse Discovery meets imagination in this rich and inspirational tale based on the true story of the first hot air balloon flight over Paris in the eighteenth century An enchanting story of history, adventure, science and facing your fears

Warrior Boy (PDF)

London schoolboy Ben is visiting his father's homeland of Kenya. Ben thinks he won't fit in with his estranged Maasai cousins but when he arrives, he finds there is a lot more at stake than his pride ... In a thrilling adventure of tribal culture and elephant conservation, Ben embarks on a journey of self-understanding and friendship.

The Adventurers and the Temple of Treasure (The Adventurers #2)

A father's legacy, a chase across Egypt and a mystery buried for thousands of years... ... Lara, Rufus, Tom and Barney are back, in their second exciting adventure together. With the help of friends old and new, can they navigate their way through the ancient wonders of Egypt to unearth one of the greatest treasure troves in history?

Against All Gods (Who Let The Gods Out? Series #4)

In the series finale, Elliot faces his darkest period yet. As well as facing up to his fears, he knows that the future of mankind – and of everything he holds dear – is at stake. But can a bunch of misfit gods, a lost constellation and a mortal boy stand up to the daemon hordes?

Asha And The Spirit Bird

Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2019 Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2017 Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020 Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2019 Chosen as one of the Guardian's Best Books of 2019 'This book is such a light-filled, huge-hearted delight of an adventure.' KATHERINE RUNDELL 'An evocative debut novel ... satisfyingly classic in feel' GUARDIAN 'A heartfelt and mystical children's adventure story.' TELEGRAPH Asha lives in the foothills of the Himalayas. Money is tight and she misses her papa who works in the city. When he suddenly stops sending his wages, a ruthless moneylender ransacks their home and her mother talks of leaving. From her den in the mango tree, Asha makes a pact with her best friend, Jeevan, to find her father and make things right. But the journey is dangerous: they must cross the world's highest mountains and face hunger, tiredness - even snow leopards. And yet, Asha has the unshakeable sense that the spirit bird of her grandmother - her nanijee - is watching over her ... A gorgeously original and magical adventure set in India, for children aged 9 and up.

The Bear Who Went To War (PDF)

Based on the true story of the Iranian bear cub adopted by Polish soldiers in World War 2, who travelled with them across Europe, carried armaments at the Battle of Montecassino and finally found a safe home with them in Scotland.

The Dog Runner

Ella and her brother, Emery, are alone in a city that's starving to death. If they are going to survive, they must get away, up-country, to find Emery's mum. But how can two kids travel such big distances across a dry, barren and dangerous landscape? Well, when you've got five big doggos and a dry-land dogsled, the answer is you go mushing. But when Emery is injured, Ella must find a way to navigate them through rough terrain, and even rougher encounters with desperate people. From the author of 'How to Bee', an intense and thrilling adventure with an important environmental message, set in an all-too-possible dystopian future Australia.

The Dog Runner

Ella and her brother, Emery, are alone in a city that's starving to death. If they are going to survive, they must get away, up-country, to find Emery's mum. But how can two kids travel such big distances across a dry, barren and dangerous landscape? Well, when you've got five big doggos and a dry-land dogsled, the answer is you go mushing. But when Emery is injured, Ella must find a way to navigate them through rough terrain, and even rougher encounters with desperate people. From the author of 'How to Bee', an intense and thrilling adventure with an important environmental message, set in an all-too-possible dystopian future Australia.

Face To Face With Elephants: Level 6 (National Geographic Readers Ser.)

National Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Take a trip to the African bush with experienced nature photographers and get up close and personal with the largest land animals on Earth. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and researchers of tomorrow! Level 6 readers are ideal for kids who are very confident in reading independently and ready to challenge themselves with a wide variety of sentence structures and writing styles, a range of new technical vocabulary and the need for more complex inference.

FACE TO FACE WITH FROGS: Level 5 (National Geographic Readers)

National Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Hop in and join experienced nature photographer Mark Moffett as he takes you on a journey into the wild world of our amphibian friends. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and researchers of tomorrow! Level 6 readers are ideal for kids who are very confident in reading independently and ready to challenge themselves with a wide variety of sentence structures and writing styles, a range of new technical vocabulary and the need for more complex inference.

Face To Face With Grizzlies: Level 6 (National Geographic Readers Ser.)

National Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Join nature photographer Joel Sartore as he journeys into the world of the fearsome and fierce Grizzly Bear. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and researchers of tomorrow! Level 6 readers are ideal for kids who are very confident in reading independently and ready to challenge themselves with a wide variety of sentence structures and writing styles, a range of new technical vocabulary and the need for more complex inference.

FACE TO FACE WITH LEOPARDS: Level 6 (National Geographic Readers)

National Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Journey deep into the African brush with nature photographers as they take you inside the secretive world of these elusive cats. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and researchers of tomorrow! Level 6 readers are ideal for kids who are very confident in reading independently and ready to challenge themselves with a wide variety of sentence structures and writing styles, a range of new technical vocabulary and the need for more complex inference.

FACE TO FACE WITH PENGUINS (National Geographic Readers)

National Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Wrap up warm and get ready to visit the wild world of these waddling wonders. Learn all about the life of a Penguin; from where they live, to what they eat, to just how it is they can survive in the harshest places on Earth. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and researchers of tomorrow! Level 6 readers are ideal for kids who are very confident in reading independently and ready to challenge themselves with a wide variety of sentence structures and writing styles, a range of new technical vocabulary and the need for more complex inference.

FACE TO FACE WITH WOLVES: Level 6 (National Geographic Readers)

Exam board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas; Cambridge Assessment International Education Level & Subject: GCSE 9-1 English Literature; IGCSE Literature in English First teaching: September 2015; September 2018 First examination: June 2017; June 2020 This edition of Macbeth is perfect for GCSE-level students, with the complete play in an accessible format, on-page notes, introduction setting the context, timeline, character and theme indexes. Affordable high quality complete play for Macbeth, ideal for GCSE 9-1 and IGCSE Demystify vocabulary with notes on the page and concise commentary Set the scene with perfectly pitched introductions that introduce key contexts, concerns and stylistic features, and examine different performances and interpretations Recall plot summaries at the beginning of each scene Support GCSE revision and essay writing with theme and character indexes Help students with social, historical and literary context with the bespoke timeline of Shakespeare's life and times

Jane Eyre (Classics Retold Ser.)

KS2 Maths Targeted Question Book: Challenging Maths - Year 4 Stretch

When talented Year 4 pupils are looking to hone their KS2 Maths skills, there's no better no way to revise than with CGP's Year 4 Maths Stretch Targeted Question Book. It's packed with challenging questions, all perfectly matched to the Programme of Study objectives covered by our Year 4 Maths Study book (M4R23). Each topic features a variety of questions, and has an enrichment activity to encourage extra exploration of Maths. Progress checking tests at the beginning and end of the book are ideal for testing pupils' understanding. Answers and full workings are also included, so pupils can mark their own work.

The Midnight Hour

Emily's parents have vanished into the secret world of the Midnight Hour – a Victorian London frozen in time – home to magic and monsters. Emily must find them in the city of the Night Folk, armed only with a packed lunch, a stowaway hedgehog and her infamously big mouth. With bloodthirsty creatures on her tail, Emily has to discover the truth to rescue her parents. What family secret connects her to the Midnight Hour? And can she save both worlds before she runs out of sandwiches?

New KS2 English: Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Study Book - Ages 7-11 (PDF)

This friendly, colourful and easy-to-read study book explains everything KS2 pupils will need to know about Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling for the English SATS! There are plenty of examples to demonstrate each point, plus quick recap questions for every topic and knowledge-testing tasks at the end of each section. This book can also be bought as a standalone Online Edition – we'll send you a code to redeem immediately. This Study Book goes perfectly with our matching Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Question Book. It's packed to the brim with questions — ideal for cementing what pupils have learnt. If you're looking for more SATs-focused GP&S practice, check out our separate SAT Buster workbooks for Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling!

New KS2 English Targeted Question Book: Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling - Year 4 Foundation (CGP KS2 English)

"This fantastic Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Targeted Question Book is spot-on for Year 4 pupils looking for a helping hand with SPaG. It's focused on making SPaG super accessible, and is packed to the hilt with confidence-boosting practice questions and helpful examples. Straightforward topic summaries and examples break up the action, plus self-assessment tick boxes allow pupils to mark down how they've done. Full answers are included in the back of the book. For even more Foundation level SPaG practice, check out Year 3 (9781789083330), Year 5 (9781789083354) and Year 6 (9781789083361). "

New KS2 Maths SAT Buster 10-Minute Tests - Ratio & Proportion (for the 2021 tests): Age 10-11

If you're looking for quick-fire, topic-targeting Maths practice, CGP's 10-Minute Topic Boosters are exactly what you need! This book contains 12 bite-sized tests covering everyone's favourite maths topic — Ratio and Proportion. It's ideal for pupils who are working at the expected standard but want a bit of a boost in this area. Tests begin with a selection of warm-up questions to test the basics, then get progressively more difficult throughout. Full worked answers and score boxes are included for easy marking.

Our Castle by the Sea

England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, eleven-year-old Pet’s world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the clifftops are a terrifying battleground, and her family is torn apart …

Pokemon Ash's Quest: The Essential Guidebook (PDF)

Discover how it all began with this updated and extended edition of the top-selling 2015 Official Adventure Guide: Ash'sQuest from Kanto to Kalos! Inside this book, you'll learn all about iconic Pokemon Master Ash Ketchum and his quest. Join Ash and his beloved Pikachu as they travel through all known regions of the Pokemon world, meeting and battling hundreds of amazing new Pokemon. Includes 32 pages of new material detailing Ash's latest adventures in the newest region, Alola.